# Fire reported near Moscow as Ukraine launches dozens of drones toward Russian capital

https://mins.news/en/item/24644

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-18 00:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/fires-reported-near-moscow-as-ukraine-launches-dozens-of-drones-towards-russian-capital/

> Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a large-scale overnight drone attack targeting Moscow and the surrounding region. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said at least 63 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Moscow Oblast. A fire was seen on the roof of a residential building in Pavlovsky Posad, though the damage was unclear.

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